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Reflecting Pool Damaged at Lincoln Memorial
The National Park Service reported that a liner in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, causing damage to recent rehabilitation efforts. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about potential vandalism.
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NPR
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project
2026-06-26 06:15 UTC
BBC News
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and blamed vandals for putting fertiliser in the water.
2026-06-26 06:16 UTC